The client is 36 weeks pregnant. The nurse is assessing the client's respiratory system and finds that the respiratory rate is 24 breaths per minute. The client states that she sometimes experiences shortness of breath. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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During the last trimester of pregnancy, it is common for clients to experience shortness of breath and an increased respiratory rate due to the growing uterus and hormonal changes. Option A is incorrect as it presents a diagnosis without further assessment or confirmation. Option C is incorrect as notifying the healthcare provider is not necessary for normal physiologic changes. Option D is incorrect as there is no indication that the client has been infected with tuberculosis.

The Client Is 36 Weeks Pregnant